Short Poems
Why a Short Poem?
A short poem may be a stylistic choice or it may be that you have said what you intended to say in a more concise way. Either way, they differ stylistically from a long poem in that there tends to be more care in word choice. Since there are fewer words people tend to spend more time on choosing a word that fits the subject to perfection. Because of this meticulous attitude, writing a short poem is often more tedious than writing a long poem.
96 Short and Simple Poems
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1. These Stories We Wear
these stories we wear –
scars,
stretchmarks,
wrinkles,
are wrongly labelled
as imperfections.
but aren’t they such beautiful,
courageous signs
of how we have lived? -
2. Just The Beginning
one day
it will be so clear –
what you thought
was the end,
was really
just the beginning.
Some doors are hidden
until we are ready
to open them.
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3. Snowflakes
I caught snowflakes
on my fingertips
but they melted
to my dismay.
I could not hold on
to something
that did not want
to stay.
Latest Shared StoryAwesome. When more of us realize that, the better off we all will be. I really like this poem.
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4. Emotional Weather
A rainbow
Colours in the sky
Sunlight
Reflection in the window
Rain
Downpour of my heart
Storm
Anger letting go
Snow
Peaceful in the night
Fog
Troubles to get through
Latest Shared StoryThis poem actually is really "deep" it almost outlines the order of life and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I enjoy many of your poems, but this only actually made me stop and gave me a new...
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5. Choose How You Spend Your Time
You cannot
slow the setting
of the sun.
You can only choose
how to spend
your time
in the light. -
6. The Dark Days Will Pass
There will be dark days,
when you feel alone
with your aching heart
but that doesn’t mean
you will always be.
The sun will always
peer through the clouds.
Let its light show you
the love you have forgotten.
Latest Shared StoryI think that is true to every person's life, and what he or she needs is patience that brings a glorious morning after a gloomy night. I had also once gone through such dark days, which later...
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7. Stronger
She never let life
or the weight that
came along with it
weigh her down, it
only made her stronger.
Latest Shared StoryI think that is what living is all about. We live, we learn, we make changes, and we live on; hopefully, stronger.
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8. My Life
Hardships In LifeMy life hasn't been great,
But I've made it through.
My life hasn't been easy,
But God said, "I've got you."
My life hasn't been all I've wanted,
But I have all that I need.
For God so loved the world.
That's what puts my mind at ease. -
9. Like The Moon
I will be
like the moon
and learn to shine
even when
I am not whole.Latest Shared StoryVery insightful. Self-love can be (and maybe should be) the first love we encounter. Even when we're not perfect.
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10. What Healing Is Meant To Look Like
I don’t know
what healing
is meant
to look like,
but washing
the smell of you
from my hoodie
feels like
a good place
to start
Latest Shared StoryI'm very fond of short, powerful, poems, and this is one for sure. Recovery can be the hardest thing we do, but it's always, always, worth it. Good write/read.
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11. Your Wounds
You Are Stronger Than Your ScarsTime doesn’t heal wounds
to make you forget.
It doesn’t heal wounds to
erase the memories.
Time leaves you with a scar
to remind you of how you fought through it.
Time leaves you with a scar
to remind you of how you bled
and how you survived.
You survived.
Latest Shared StoryVery nicely done. I totally agree with you. I've used this same approach in my own life. I think sometime we pay more attention to what we're about to go through instead of how much you've...
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12. Put Heartbreak To Rest
Put heartbreak to rest.
Untangle your soul
from its tight grip.
Say goodbye to the
parts holding on.
Move forward in peace
and discover the new,
evolved you.Latest Shared StoryThese are the word I needed just to be in peace. I have experienced broken relationship ties from friendship ties, family ties and relationship ties. It's hard to let go, but I have to....
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13. Camouflaged
Poem About The Beautiful Chaos Of LifeIn all chaotic beauty lies a wounded work of art.
Beautiful but torn, wreaking havoc on my heart.
Camouflaged by insecurities, blinded by it all.
I love the way you sit there and barely notice me at all.Latest Shared StoryWith death being the only certainty of life, life is just a bit too short for regrets.
Let's live while we're alive.
Let's love while we're alive.
Let's live and not just survive. -
14. Be Proud Of Who You Are
I Am UniqueI come with no wrapping or pretty pink bows.
I am who I am, from my head to my toes.
I tend to get loud when speaking my mind.
Even a little crazy some of the time.
I'm not a size 5 and don't care to be.
You can be you and I can be me.
I try to stay strong when pain knocks me down.
And the times that I cry are when no one's around.
To error is human or so that's what they say.
Well, tell me who's perfect anyway.Latest Shared StoryI love this poem! People are always trying to fit in and be normal. I've always disregarded being "normal." What's the point? Why would I be someone I am not? I am perfectly happy the way I...
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15. Winter Lullabies
Winter speaks
in blusters
and lullabies fall
with the snow.
Some float
through the air
like flecks
of magic,
and some
settle like dreams
that didn't want
to be caught.
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16. Our Brothers We Shall Defend
To those whom I've fought with
and to those I don't know your name,
we fought by one another.
You did not die in vain.
We fought, you died,
we bled, and I cried,
Even until our untimely end,
our country, our families, our brothers,
we shall defend. -
17. Forever
Short Poem About ForeverForever we remain oblivious to the future,
lost to the past and enduring our torture.
Forever we take chances to settle our scores,
losing some battles and winning some wars.
Forever praying out loud hoping someone will hear,
forever crying softly but never shedding a tear.
Forever exists behind a disguise,
but the belief in forever keeps our hearts alive.Latest Shared StoryVery Inspiring and motivational. You can do anything you put your mind to. Keep having HEART!
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18. And The World Carries On
The plates will still shift
and the clouds will still spew.
The sun will slowly rise
and the moon will follow too.
Life’s beauty will continue
to flourish all around,
but now you are gone,
these birds have no sound.
And my heart does not beat.
It is still inside my chest.
My tears keep on falling
and my head will not rest.
But I have no choice only
to move through this life.
Endlessly attempting
to fill this longing that is rife.
Latest Shared StoryThis poem is really so good. I feel this poem; it's just amazing.
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19. The Comfort Of Pain
Live with it
long enough
and pain begins
to feel familiar,
even comforting.
I guess when
it’s the only constant
even heartbreak
can find a way
to feel like home. -
20. A Day Away
Feelings And PerspectiveSome feelings are shallow, some feelings are deep.
Some make us smile, some make us weep.
Some we love, some we don't.
Some we'll savor, some we won't.
Some grounding, some uplifting,
Some long-lasting, some constantly shifting.
No matter what feelings I'm feeling today,
I know tomorrow is only a day away.Latest Shared StoryI, too, have dealt with depression most of my life. I have learned two things. Feelings are just that. They are fleeting. They come and they go. I have also learned to rely on my rock, my...
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